By the Numbers: Nanticoke Indian Powwow

Statistics and figures on the annual Millsboro celebration of Native American Culture

by Krista Harder

Nanticoke Indian Powwow
Sept. 7-8, Millsboro

36 Years the event has been held40 Visiting tribes from across the United States1,050 Nanticoke Indians in Delaware1881 Year Nanticoke Tribe was recognized by the state as a legal entity4 Sacred directions represented in the Shawl Dance366 Jingles (or cones) on each dress in the Dress Dance32 White shell wampum beads on the Nanticoke Flag30,000 People attend the Powwow